[coloman]

Hi is somebody try run 8 spd shimano chain with lastest shimano derailluer(shadow slx,xt).As been sad in past Der.is just dumb component shifters take the lead,but I am concer about thickness of the chain older xt derailluer 9 spd is about 0.3 mm narower.Thanks

 

[Racebike]

It'll work, have had quite a few customers with 8 sp. wanting high end rear mechs and mixing was not an issue.